Activities Assistant - Casual - Long Term Care

Essentia Health; Graceville (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant for their long-term care facility. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives by planning and implementing therapeutic recreation activities. Employees enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and a strong commitment to work-life balance. With flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about enhancing the well-being of others. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• No formal educational requirements specified.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing therapeutic recreation activities.
• Ensure resident needs are met through recreational programs.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Planning

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Communication Skills

Education

Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Building Location: Grace Home Nursing Home Department: 3093090 NURSING HOME - GV SNF Job Description: Seeking an Activities Assistant to serve at Grace Home, our long-term care facility in Graceville, Minnesota. This employee works on an as needed, casual basis. Shifts are 7:30 am to 2:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Holiday and weekend rotations are required. Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

Assist director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing therapeutic recreation activity programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, to assure that the spiritual development, emotional, physical, recreational, and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Employees scheduled 20+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
· Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts

· Dental and Vision insurances

· Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity

· Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance

· Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement

· PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year

· Paid parental leave after one year (24+ hours weekly required)

· Adoption assistance after one year (24+ hours weekly required)

· Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

· Take Charge (employee wellness program)

· Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)

· Employee discount program

· 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)

· 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer.
• Basic Cardiac Life support (BCLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
• Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Nursing home work experience preferred.

FTE: 0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 7:30 am, 2:00 pm Shift End Time: 2:30 pm, 8:00 pm Weekends: Every Other Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$15.48 - $23.22

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].